The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the decision of the Russian cycling federation, the FVSR, not to ban the former Katusha rider Alexander Kolobnev following his positive test for hydrochlorothiazide during last year’s Tour de France. The Russian is free to compete immediately, although a return to Katusha appears unlikely.Announcing its decision … Read more
Italian frame brand Colnago has released pictures and a video of the new K.Zero that will replace the current Flight dual-purpose time-trial and triathlon frame for the 2013 model year.’2013′ of course means that we will be seeing this new carbon frame used by Colnago-sponsored team Europcar this season although our racing department will have … Read more
The UCI has said that it is monitoring the situation regarding three of Spain’s four WorldTour races – the Tour of Catalonia, the Tour of the Basque Country, and the Clasica Ciclista de San Sebastian – hinting that it may seek to provide financial assistance to cash-strapped organisers to help ensure the immediate future of … Read more
A coroner has recorded a verdict of accident or misadventure regarding the death of Gary Mason, the former British heavyweight boxer killed when he was struck by a van while riding his bike in January last year. No charges have ever been brought against the driver involved, and Mason’s family are now considering bringing a … Read more
While not cycling specific, the Extremities Super Windy glove has a lot of the features you’d look for to keep your paws warm on winter rides. Designed as a more general outdoor and walking type glove, the Super Windy is a windproof softshell type with an insulated interior for maximum warmth.The Super Windy is incredibly … Read more
This year hasn’t got off to the keen start that I intended, illness has blighted the start of my year, culminating last week with a nasty sinus infection that left me in bed for a couple of days. I’m blaming my two young kids spreading germs around the house like it’s a paid job. … Read more
Following on from last week’s parliamentary debate on cycling, Transport Ministers Norman Baker and Mike Penning have written to council leaders throughout England and Wales outlining the steps the government is taking to promote cycling and urging them to implement measures at a local level to build on the momentum created by The Times newspaper’s … Read more
Scouse stand-up comic John Bishop has reportedly enjoyed a good night’s sleep after cycling 185 miles from Paris to Calais followed, almost immediately, by rowing across the English Channel and so far raising more than £400,000 for the charity Sport Relief. The comedian now faces the prospect of running the equivalent of three marathons in … Read more
If you have a Carradice saddlebag then the chances are you’ll already have a Bagman, or one of the assorted variants. Although Carradice bags are a joy and wonder, they can be a bit of a sod to fit to your bike. Unless you are tall enough to have enough space between saddle and rear … Read more
A cyclist in Scotland yesterday executed what is claimed to be the UK’s first ever bungee bike by bicycle. The daredevil feat, which saw Adam Flint plunge 40 metres off a bridge above the Pass of Killiecrankie, was timed to take place ahead of today’s leap day and aims to publicise May’s Highland Perthshire Cycling … Read more
